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3 Ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Bells w/ Bull Heads
3 Ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Bells w/ Bull Heads
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Description
Ancient Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. late 1st millennium BCE. An attractive trio of bronze bells, each of spherical form with a slit along the bottom, three suspension loops - 2 petite loops on each side of the slit and a larger loop at the top. A bull head with large horns decorates one side of all three bells. Size of largest: 2" L x 1.5" Diameter (5.1 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#186225
Condition
Clapper balls are missing, and bells do not function. Missing small loop on the side of largest bell. Abrasions and chips to surfaces. Earthen / mineral deposits on the surfaces of all, and nice patina.
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3 Ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Bells w/ Bull Heads

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $350
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Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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